start

Discover and execute project start commands from justfile, package.json, or Makefile.

Updated Mar 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/justinpbarnett/claude --skill start-justinpbarnett
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: start
Source: https://github.com/justinpbarnett/claude/tree/main/skills/start
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/justinpbarnett/claude --skill start-justinpbarnett

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of starting your application's development server and any necessary background services, ensuring your project is ready for local development.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Command Discovery: Intelligently finds the correct start command from common project configurations (justfile, package.json, Makefile, etc.).
  • Environment Setup: Checks for and prompts for necessary environment files like .env.
  • Background Service Management: Can initiate Docker Compose for dependent services.
  • Use Case: When you're ready to begin coding, simply tell the AI to "start the app," and it will handle the entire startup sequence.

Quick Start

Use the start skill to launch the application's development server.

Frequently Asked Questions about start

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I start my development server and background services automatically?

To start a development server automatically, this Skill discovers and executes the appropriate command from your project's configuration files like justfile, package.json, or Makefile, and can manage Docker Compose for background services.

How does automated command discovery work for launching a local application?

Automated command discovery works by scanning common project structures such as justfile, package.json, and Makefile, then executing the detected start command to launch your local application and its dependent services.

Can I use this to run Docker Compose environments alongside my development server?

Yes, you can run Docker Compose environments alongside your development server. The Skill handles background service management by initiating Docker Compose for dependent services during the startup sequence.

Does launching the development server check for missing environment files like .env?

Yes, launching the development server includes environment setup checks. The Skill looks for necessary environment files like .env and prompts you if they are missing before executing the project startup commands.

What's the best way to validate that a local development server started successfully?

The best way to validate a successful development server startup is by checking for accessible local URLs and ensuring the absence of critical errors, which this Skill performs automatically after executing the launch command.